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Annual GivingEvery gift, whether large or small makesa difference in the lives of our students.Please make your gift before the end of ourfiscal year, June 30, 2013. ContactCindy Krech at 703-237-1446 orckrech@bishopoconnnell.org for moreinformation.Annual Fund—Spring MatchAnonymous alumni have stepped forwardwith a challenge to our community. Thisspring, they will match—dollar for dollar –all unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund upto $25,000. We need your help to maximizethese generous matching funds.By giving to O’Connell you are not onlymaking a significant difference in the qualityof our everyday programs and servicesto students, but you are also making apowerful statement about the importanceof O’Connell in your family’s life. By saying“Yes!” to O’Connell you are saying “Yes!”to the excellent quality of the teaching,coaching, programs and opportunities theschool provides.There’s no better time than NOW to give tothe Annual Fund!77Donate online atwww.bishopoconnell.org/give77Return the enclosed envelope with acheck payable to Bishop O’Connell HighSchool or with credit card information77Find out if your company matches your donationat www.bishopoconnell.org/matching77Donate through your employer withUnited Way #8273 or DFC #65190Planned GivingPlanned giving is a way for you to makea gift to help Bishop O’Connell whilesecuring the financial needs of your familyand loved ones. Donors are encouraged toconsult their tax planners or attorneys aswell as the Advancement office so that theproper vesting language is used to ensurethe funds to the school.Often a planned gift may provide for lovedones and the school as well as create taxbenefits for you. You can make a currentplanned gift such as giving stock to theAnnual Fund or a deferred planned gift.Deferred planned gifts include establishinga trust or annuity, giving stock, real estate orlife insurance; naming the school as a beneficiaryof your pension plan or rememberingBishop O’Connell in your will.Join The President’s ClubAnyone who makes a gift of $1,000 or more to Bishop O’Connell in a fiscal yearbecomes a member of the President’s Club. Commitments may be spread out overmultiple payments through the year. These investments demonstrate the highest levelof commitment and lay the foundation for O’Connell’s success.President’s Club members enjoy:77An invitation to the President’s Club reception in recognition of their leadership.Peter St. George ’1277Recognition in the annual President’s Report.77An exclusive tie or tote embellished with the O’Connell logo.77Invitations to special events throughout the year.We are grateful to thealumni, parents and friendswho over the yearshave stretched in theirsupport of our mission andbecome members of thePresident’s Club.Join the Young Alumni President’s ClubSupport from young alumni at any level isimportant to Bishop O’Connell. Eligibilityin the Young Alumni President’s Clubis determined each year, based on year ofgraduation and gift amount:77Class of 2003–2005, 8–10 years sincegraduation, $500 or more77Class of 2006–2008, 5–7 years sinceStephanie Gulley ’12graduation, $100 or more77Class of 2009–2012, 1–4 years sincegraduation, $25 or moreYoung Alumni President’s Club membersenjoy:77Recognition on the list of leadership–level donors in the annual report.77Networking opportunities with currentPresident’s Club members at specialevents.12